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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned was granted permission to remain, however I understand that the Immigration Division of my Department are currently reviewing the case. They will be in touch with the person in question shortly.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in February 2005. Officials in that Section inform me that processing of the application has commenced and further documentation requested from the applicant has been received. It is likely, therefore, that the application will be...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are currently two attested Reserve Gardaí attached to Clondalkin Garda Station. Recruitment for the Garda Reserve is ongoing and when additional resources become available, consideration will be given to the assignment of further Garda Reserve personnel to Clondalkin District. The Garda Commissioner has initially determined that the duties of a Garda reserve member shall include the...

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are currently two attested Reserve Gardaí attached to Lucan Garda Station. There is also one Garda Reserve student on Phase 4 training who is due to be fully qualified and operational in Lucan Garda Station by 20th October 2007. Recruitment for the Garda Reserve is ongoing and when additional resources become available, consideration will be given to the assignment of further Garda...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As of 31 August 2007, the latest date for which figures are readily available, the number of gardaí assigned to Ronanstown Garda Station was 81 (all ranks). The personnel strength at year end for 2005 and 2006 was 92 and 88 (all ranks) respectively. The substantive decrease in personnel in this Garda station is due to the realignment of the area which the Station patrols. The Deputy will...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The Immigration Division of my Department issued a letter to the person concerned in September 2007 requesting documentation. The application will be further processed upon receipt of these documents.

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that he is satisfied that sufficient resources are available to the Senior Investigation Officer. The incident referred to is under investigation at Crumlin Garda Station and a number of lines of inquiry are being pursued by the Investigation Team, assisted by other specialist Garda Units, as required.

Written Answers — Compensation Payments: Compensation Payments (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy has been informed previously, this matter has been through the courts and a conviction recorded. The court also ordered compensation to be paid, and I understand this was done. As the Deputy is aware, the courts are, subject only to the Constitution and the law, independent in the exercise of their judicial functions, and it is not open to me to comment or intervene in any way...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Policing arrangements for public events are a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as with all major sporting events, an operational plan is put in place both inside and around the grounds when the clubs referred to meet. Consultations are held between the clubs, event controllers and the Gardaí, and a full risk assessment is carried out. A...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Section of my Department in March 2007. Officials in that Section are currently processing applications received at the beginning of 2005 and have approximately 13,700 applications on hand to be dealt with before that of the person in question. These are...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned arrived in the State on 6 July 2005 and was granted temporary permission to remain until 15 July 2005. He remained in the State beyond that date and failed to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau as he was required to do. He has therefore been illegally present in the State since 15 July 2005. The person concerned signed a consent to deportation form on 23...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: In instances where a deportation order has been executed, it would be the general policy of my Department not to grant a visa to such a person. However it is open to an individual who wishes to re-enter the country, to write to my office detailing why they consider the deportation order should be revoked.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Officials in the Citizenship Section of my Department inform me that having checked their records, no trace of an application for a certificate of naturalisation for the person referred to in the Deputy's Question can be found.

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that officials from my Department returned the document in question to the individual concerned on 9th October, 2007.

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 957 of Wednesday, 26 September, 2007 and the written reply to that Question. The status of the person concerned remains as set out in that reply.

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: Applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received from the Citizenship Section of my Department in August 2005. Officials in that Section inform me that processing of the applications has commenced and the files will be forwarded to me for a decision in the near future. I will inform the Deputy of the outcome of the applications.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question No. 947 of Wednesday, 26 September, 2007 and the written reply to that Question. As outlined in my previous response to the Deputy, the person in question has submitted Representations under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999, as amended. I expect the file to be submitted to me for decision in due course.

Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: As the Deputy will be aware, applications for refugee status in the State are determined by an independent process comprising two independent statutory offices; the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, which make recommendations to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on whether such status should be granted. All applications are...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: An application from the person concerned for extension of her permission to remain is currently being processed in conjunction with an application from her parent, on whom her residence depends, for renewal under the IBC05 scheme. I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the permissions sought will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Oct 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The persons in question submitted applications on 1st March, 2005 for permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for parents of Irish children born prior to 1st January, 2005, commonly referred to as the IBC/05 scheme. As the Irish child in this case was born after this cut-off point, both applications were considered ineligible and were refused accordingly.